Hanwha Aerospace Develops Gas Turbine Parts Localization Using 3D Printing Technology

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Wins National Project, Develops Nickel-Based Superalloy Materials and Components
Project Kickoff Ceremony Held on 25th in Changwon, Gyeongnam, Pledging Success

Participants are taking a commemorative photo at the kickoff ceremony of the national project "Development of Manufacturing Technology for Nickel-Based Superalloy Composite Shape Materials and Components," held on the 25th at Changwon Convention Center in Changwon, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Hanwha Aerospace is embarking on the localization of gas turbine materials and components using 3D printing (additive manufacturing) technology.

On the 28th, Hanwha Aerospace announced that it held a kickoff ceremony for the national project "Development of Manufacturing Technology for Nickel-based Superalloy Complex-shaped Materials and Components" at the Changwon Convention Center in Changwon, Gyeongnam, together with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology.

Over approximately four years until the end of 2025, a total project cost of 26.5 billion KRW will be invested. This integrated development project aims to localize the development of 3D printing materials and component manufacturing technology for nickel-based superalloys, which are mainly used in power generation gas turbine equipment and aerospace propulsion engines. Specifically, three sub-projects will be pursued: ▲ development of laser cladding technology for gas turbine blade regeneration ▲ development of MW-class hydrogen combustion gas turbine core component materials and laser additive manufacturing technology ▲ development of ultra-high temperature dispersion-strengthened materials and manufacturing technology for hypersonic propulsion engine components.

If the project succeeds in developing the 'laser cladding technology for gas turbine blade regeneration,' it will enable full domestic repair capability in a market currently monopolized by overseas gas turbine manufacturers for maintenance. It is expected to reduce replacement costs by about 200 billion KRW annually in the domestic power generation and aviation sectors, and save about 100 billion KRW in maintenance costs through life extension by regenerative maintenance.

A Hanwha Aerospace official stated, "By successfully completing this national project, we will not only localize repair and regeneration technologies for existing power generation gas turbine parts but also expand our business into future eco-friendly industrial hydrogen turbine markets."

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